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24 Sep 2026 // National Manufacturing Day, Sierra 57 Award Recognition, Fontijne Electric Press, and Ineos Production Pause
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🏭 National Manufacturing Day: Manufacturers across the UK open their doors to showcase careers, apprenticeships, and modern production, with events throughout the plastics sector.
🏆 Sierra 57 Award Recognition: Sierra 57 Consult secures six finalist places at the Plastics Industry Awards for training partnerships and business initiatives.
⚙️ Fontijne Electric Press: A custom LabPro 2000 replaces steam heating for rubber research, offering improved temperature control and potential operating cost savings.
📉 Ineos Production Pause: Ineos suspends production at three Hull…
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